But on a billboard-sized banner inside the Ducks’ practice facility, Samie Parker still wore yesterday’s uniform fashion (from 2002), and looked down from above with a motivational slogan: “SPEEEED.”

It almost seemed like an homage to the past, a nod to cherished history — yet it seemed somehow unfitting for a program whose tradition is to click “refresh” every few minutes.

Oregon football is about what’s new. What’s now. And also, what’s next. Which is why this season might be the most important in the history of the program.

But first, there’s been a development. In the last few weeks, Samie has finally left the building, along with other outdated banners, in a significant redecoration. The best new message goes like this:

Wordy, sure. But we get the point, and it’s a fairly accurate description of Oregon’s anti-establishment philosophy. Which is kind of funny, because Oregon is on the verge of becoming part of college football’s establishment.